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BATURDA

V.R.C. AFFAIRS.

SIR CLAUD ORVIN'S

COMDENTS.

DECEMBER 21, 1928.

POLICE BALL-

FORCE'S ANNUAL FROLIC.

No one would credit that “the Critical romarke en various points policeman's lot is not a happy one" connected with the running of the who looked in at the City Hall last Club were made by the Hon. Sirnight. Organised by the junior Claud Severn when presiding last ranks of the Force, the Police Ball evening at the annual incating-for has become an outstanding social 1922 of the Victoria Bereation event of the Inight's function Club.

way a brilliant success.

Blue and white, the colours of the *Force, predominated in the a tasteful scheine of decore

year Was

THE CHINA MAIL.

COLOFN Y CYMRO.

NADOLIG LLAWEN F DDARLLENWYR Y GOLOFN HON.

WALSH TUTORIAL CLASSES,

"The tutoris classes hold in! and last various purta of Wales under the in every combined suspices of the Welsh

University and the Workers' Educa Sir Claud, who is the Chairman of

rinnal Association are making good the Club, pointed out that the meek

houdway. Two of the classes hig should have been hold is May

which are proving highly successful) and said that when he returned totion a novel feature of which whs are held at Aberdare, the tenelior the Colony in 'November he enquir- the maypole effect achieved in ta being the Rov. Robert Richard ed the cause of the delay and ballrooms by suspending twisted M.A.. B.Litt. The subject for Oxplanation. Sir Claud al cold streamers from the ceiling. The study is The Philosophy of mented on the fact that the state-old Chamber of Commerce room Religion." The course is a three ment of accounts did not contain the was used for supper, the catering years' ong; 24 lectures delivered working accounts for 1922. In this being done by the Hongkong each term on (1) Era of Groek direction algo he filed 14 under Hotel Co., whose "Nu. 1." orchestra Philosophy; (2) From Descartes to stand why this was so I was also furnished the music,

A well Hegel 6) The Position To-day." essential thus mobors attending stocked bar and a card-room did

WELSH AUTHORE. that mosting should know before not want for patrons on the

*'in a series of newly published hand the financial workings for the ground floor. year. The accounts were otherwise

There were between three and in the realm of philosophy and books ( in course of preparation) atisfactory and showed a rit four hundred people present, the religion Welshmen figure rather balance of $8.658. A brief digest of Suests including H. E. the Gov prominently. The general editor of the working accounts which haut mor and Lady Stubbs; the series is the Rev. W. Tuder been published was given by the Captain Superintendent of Police lones, M.A., Ph.D., formerly Chain. Coming to the question the Superintendents of the Force Swansea and a native of Cardigan- (Mr. E.D.C. Wolfe) and Mrs. Wolfe; astor of the Unitarian Church at of budd debis amounting $2,109,90, Sir Claut explained and their wives; the following site. Among the authors are:-- that during 1992 many people were Mr. J. R. Wood, Mr. E. W. Mr. R. T. Evans, M.A. (lecturer

and past magistrates: put up for membership. They were

in Economics in the University entered in an entrance fee expense Hamilton, Mr. N. L. Smith, Mr. College, Cardiff), who writes on account until they paid up and then. A. D. Melbourne, and Mr. R. E.Aspects of the Study of Society"; it was transferred to the proper Lindsell. There were also present Professor W. J. Roberts, M.A., hoading. But those people to not Mr. J. W. Franks and the following (Cardiff College) Economics and all pay. They come along and get doctors from the Government put up for the Club and then many Civil Hospital: Dr. McKenny, Dr. Priessar J. 5. Mackenzie Welsh University), "Ultimate of them go away and are not seen Moore, Dr. Ester and a number of

Values"; Professor D. Miall again, which

that the sisters from the same institution,

Edwards, M.A.. Brecon, The entrance fee that they did not pay has to be shown as a bad debt. The

Philosophy of Religion"; Dr. J. 8. Griffiths, Gloucester, Health and system is not a good one, fur we

Personality: have to treat these people as bad debts in order to keep our accounts straight.*

means

Referring to accounts receivable, Sir Chaud said, the figure for 1923 was $9,029.50). He thought the greater proportion of this was due to overdue bar accounts, and yet when he proposed the adoption of

present

DANCE PROGRAMME,

2. Foxtrot

3.

5. Foxtrot

6.

cash chits to counteract this it was

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turned down. There had been an

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increase in this direction and he thought soothing would have tó be done to keep the item down.

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10.

II.

Eightsome Reel...... Foxtrot...

GORSEDD EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS.

IF

(WITH APOLOGIES TO RÚDYARD KIPLING.)

VA If you can bear to have a crowd about you,

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And play your shot, which falls yards from the green, And silently make use of golfers' language

Without the movement of your lips being seen,

If you can wait and not be tired of waiting,

While twenty couples play from retton."lies" And take your "stance," and then indulge in "slicing,"

And yet not look annoyed or otherwise.

If you can hit the ball and feel you're master, And overcome those damn things called " pot-bunkers," And use your head and take good, careful aim,

Invented just to put you off your game.

比

GIANT TINKER

Trains

Develops

THE MULTI MOTION MODEL MAKER.

Construction

If you can bear to hear some wretched caddie,

Pass rude remarks about the way you play," Or, which the "drive" you gave your soul to¬ruined By some old fool that's got right in your way.

Young

Toy

Architects

that

Mechanics

builda

everything.

If you can make a heap of all your colf clubs,

And stand and smash them one by one by one, Then get a knife and cut up all your "Colonels,"

Add start again from where you once begun. If you can force yourself to drink club whisky,

To help your nerves long after they are dead, And so hold up till everyone has left you,

And trust that Fate will see you home to bed.

If you can play this game and keep your virtue,

And wear "plus-fours" that fit just where they touch If neither "pros" nor caddies" looks" affect you, If all men count on you, but none too much.

If you can bear to hear you fellows laughing

Without a strong desire to get a gun-*** You'll soon learn Golf and everything that's in it,

And-which is more-you'll play the game, Old Son

THE CORONET.

Ben Turpin has a happy medium for the expression of his pe- culiar genius in A Small Town Idol," the Mack Sennett comedy DOW showing at the Coronet Although the film is described as a comedy, there is enough plot to it to hold the interest of the audience, and of course, the antics of Turpin cause a continual roar of laughter. On Monday the special Xmas attraction will be Wesley Barry in "Penrod," the joyous story of boyhood adapted from Booth Tarkington's novel.

DOPE TARFFIC.

SEAMAN, GETS SIX WEEK'S JAIL.

3,5,

Mathieu Biaschi of the Andre Lebon" was sentenced to six weeks imprisonment this morning for possession-of-35 uncas, equal to over one hundred thousand official doses, of heroin, on the ship. This is first prosecu lion under the new. Ordinance passed in October last-

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

NOTICE.

The dance programme was as follows! Extra Waltz.. ......Good Night.

1. Lancers

Amelia. Cherie

"Now that the Rhondda Educa- One Step...Out where the tion Authority and the Glamorgan Blues Begin. Education Authority have decreed 4. Tango Waltz...Till We Meet that all teachers in their empley Again.must be convenant with the Welsh Tricks.language (the resolution of the first ...named body comes into operation in .Silver Stars. 1926 and that of the latter in 1928),

Mr. Crawford, described as One Step... Monalo. it is suggested that these person assistant superintendent of the Boston Two Step....

who will be affected by these resolu. China Navigation Co. was the com- All Forever. tions would be well advised if they plainant in a case at the Police Waltz......... Picaninny Blues. Foxtrot.....Ray of Sunshine. Prepared themselves for their future Cour this morning when the boat- career by competing in the Gorsedd swain of the s.s. "Shantung" was One Step...Cut Yourself A

Examinations of the National charged with maliciously causing Piece of Cake.

Eisteddfod. The ovate course would damage to the ship at Taikoo ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB. Foxtrot... Every Little Miss.

Must Have A Mister. Answer the purpose well, as will be Docks by removing a plate from

HAPPY VALLEY COURSE Waliz... Through The Night. or that course. Here in the was charged with aiding and abet- seen from the list of books Dominat- the ship's bows. A dock workman .......Bimiay Bay in Welsh:Tilawlyfr Gramadeg Smith) suggested bail in the ting. When His Worship (Mr. N. Ose Step.

.Casino. Cymraeg" gan R. Williams, M.A.), Waltz Nelly Kelly. Llyfr Gloywi Cymraeg" sum of $1,000, Mr. T. G. Bennett Foxtrot...I'm Nobody's Baby. R. S. Rogers, B.A.; r Jaith hinted that there may be other Highland Schottische... Gymraeg gun Tecwyn Evans, people behind defendants where- Foxtrot South Sea Isles.13.A.; Drych y Prif Oesoedd upon the Magistrate made it $5,000 members of the Club for sending Extra Foxtrot......... Princess

22. Waltz...Wandering Home. | Rhan I dan olygiaeth S. J. Evans, M.A. "Hanes Cymeu" gan Byr Camintang. Owen Edwards; Llenyddiaeth y The officials responsible for Cymry hyd ymdrech y Tudurixid,"

unquestionably successful in T. Gwywn Jones, M.A., arrangements were :-

understood board had been erected in the room with a number of 12 squares on it anden system was going to be adopted whoreby a real ticket | 13 would appear in one of the squares signifying that a certain tetuber 14. had to be to his accounts He 15. Foxtrot hoped that the new system would be 16. the means of reducing the amount 18

of "Recounts receivable.**

17. Lancers.

The reports of the various sub-19

committees, said Sir Clavi, were

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very satisfactory. He thanked the 1.

him a cable whilst he was home on leave. He meant to conjunkate with the Secretary of the Club at the time of the Aquatic. Sports but. e fargot at the time and discovered bie omission too late.

The inem- bers were ateful to Mr. A. Me- Kirdy for having perferrined: the duties of Hon. Secretary during

Mr. Witchell's absenco in auch a tisfactory manner.--(Applause.) Sir Claud then went on to speak

of the deaths of a number of mem

bers during the year in question. including that of Mr. RSE, Belilios who had been a great benefactor to the Club. The late Mr. Betilics had helped in many ways, including the building of the hall in which they were sitting. His death was to be doonly regretted, as were those of Mesra, K. A. Gubbay, II. M. Silva, A. Neill, T. A. Wilken and The Chairman A. Ducommian. then moved the adoption of the re port and accounts and this WAN seconded by Mr. W. Logan.

The moon was carried with but one dissentiant, who moved later that the working sexounts for the year 1922 be published and circulat éd amongst the members.

Ás ún amondment, Mr. W. Logan moved that the werking account for the year 1922 be posted in the Club so as to save time and expense of printing.

Thie proposal was sconded by Mr. Silva Notta, The atnendnetik

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it sometimes almost strangles? Just a

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For ale everywhere.

MILITARY WEDDING-

THE above Course will be open for

play from

(Tomorrow)

SUNDAY, 23rd December 1923.

PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING,

Becretaries and Treasurers. Hongkong, 22nd December, 1923.

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ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

NEW YEAR COMPETITIONS `

AT FANLING.

NOTICES have been posted in the usual Clubhouses, giving details of arrangements. PERCY SMITH. SETH & FLEMING, Secretaries & Treasurers. Himekong, 22nd December, 1923,

TO-DAY'S GARDEN FETE.0000000000CDC DC DODODEDODO DICOOOOOOO

To-day from 2.30 to 8 p.m. the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will hold a Garden Fete on the old A wedding which aroused con- Wigwam Tennis Club's ground, siderable interest, took place this Mody Road, Kowloon. There will morning at St. John's Cathedral, be several Stalls at which a large

Arthur Ludlam number when Major Cruickshank, D.S.O, RA, was from the Bazaar, will be sold (not toys, remaining over

Garden, younger daughter of the Several entertaining and amusing married to Miss Isobel Maude rafiled) at clearance prices. late F. A. Garden and Mrs. Garden side-shows have also been arrang Miss Butterworth attended the of Troup, Bank fülime, Scotland. ed. bride as bridesmaid, and Major T. the Surprise Cake, on which, at so An interesting draw" will be Rashleigh D.S.O., R.A., acted as much a slice, you may try your bestman. The Service was con- luck for gold and silver coins, ducted by the Chaplain to the Forces, Rev. C. F. Northcott. After articles of jewellery, etc.

EX

The Band of H.M.S. " Hawkins"

the ceremony a reception was held will render a nice selection of at the R. A. Mess, Bowen Rd.,

Like other countries, Brazil has

music from 3.30 to 7 pm. Visitors will be able to have tea at the Tea Room, which will be run on Cafeteria lines.

The Public Works Department was put to the meeting and de-its forestation problem. Approx- feated.

imately two-thirds of its 8,000,000 is very kindly lending flags for The China the square kilometers is uninhabited decorative purposes Sir Claud commenting on motion for the printing of the wilderness. This area is feeling Light and Power Co. is generously accounts described it as an extra the effects of deforestation at providing the lighting free of ordinary state of affairs, and the tempts. The agitation against this charge, and after dusk the ground explanation that had been given to destruction is becoming greater will be brilliantly illuminated. him that the working account had every day with the press and pub- not been published to save time and lic clamouring for preventive printing expenses was, to his mind, measures. inadequate.

The motion was then put to the meeting and carried.

Sir Claud commented on this of the accounts. He mid that ho

To-day's Garden Fete will con- clude the annual December effort of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the raising of funds to provide during the coming year for the poor under the Society's charge.

membership which he noticed nd nd been ill during the early part. The Star in. Kowloon have a largely increased during the year.

of the present year and bad to go particularly good bill for the next 1922. Thore were further increase way. He did not come back until two days. Constance Talmadge in the present year and he supposed June, and he then got to work appears in "Wedding Bells" a gay the time would come when the eight away on the scents which comedy of the sort so well suited membership would in some way were later submitted to the auditors to the lively little star. Harold He thanked who raised envoral quarios resulting Lloyd needs no Introduction to have to be limited. Mr. Alvce for his work ne treasurer them not being passed until cinema-goers, and in his latest and Mr. Witchell as Socheary Novomber --

effort," Now or Never-he-is-said- (Applause.)

The olection of officials was then to be just as funny as evet. The meeting then proceeded to ranowed and resulted in the follow elect the officials for the year 1923.ing being elected:-

On the motion of Mr. Logan Han. Boerotary. Mr. A. C. Wit An Antiseptic Liniment seconded by Mr. McKirdy, Sir chol. Cland Bovern was ro-clected Chair- man of the Club. The re-election Alves was greotod with applause:

There is no dany or whatever from Hon. Tresserr. A. E. 8.lock-jaw or blood iolson waulting from wound then Chersborlain'a Pain Balm

· Committee,-Mapare. A. A.'Alves, is, promptly applied it in antiseprio,

Before proceeding to the election W. Logan McKirdy, and destroys the germs which exuée

of the ether officials and committee

Stewart, A. Ba Netto, G. Bowell, Roy. Mr. Waldegrave.

the Hon. Areasurer made a state- Lyon, P. W: Ramsay and the ment na to the delay in publicstion

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